Winchester Cathedral is a remarkable religious building and the seat of the Diocese of Winchester. Winchester Cathedral is located in the town of Winchester and is one of the largest churches in England. 

Its rigid gothic architecture keeps the longest nave among all English cathedrals and the total length of the cathedral has no equal among all cathedrals in Europe. Winchester Cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, St Peter and St Paul.

It was built over 13 centuries ago and played a major role in the history Winchester. The church was a seat of the benediction monks in its early days. Ruins of their cells can still be seen as part of the current temple.

Winchester Cathedral greatly honors the famous novelist Jane Austen who was buried under its nave. The cathedral is a regular host of exhibitions and various summer events dedicated to the work and legacy of the writer. One of the permanent exhibits tells the story of her childhood, her writing, her illness and her burial. Along the facts linked to Jane Austen’s life, there are other exhibits presenting the history of the cathedral itself and the popular nearby college of the same.

Winchester Cathedral has inspired many recognized artists around the world. It was one of the locations chosen for the shooting of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ movie based on the popular Dan Brown’s bestseller.

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